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Proper ventilation, air
cleaning and humidity control can make a big difference in
your comfort and health. Argent Heating and Cooling offers a
wide variety of indoor air quality products designed to make
your home more comfortable. We can serve your indoor air
quality needs.
…from humidifiers, to air
cleaners, to the proper type of HVAC filter, to duct
cleaning, sealing and repair...
Ask us how to improve your
home's indoor air quality, call (703) 281-6300 or toll free
at (877) 282-6300 today to schedule a free, no-obligation
Indoor Air Quality Evaluation.
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Did
You Know?
90% of
the average American's day is spent indoors and more than 40%
in your home?
With
the introduction of air conditioning, maintaining proper
indoor air quality ranks as the single biggeest challenge for
homes: 96.7% of American homes have at least one indoor air
quality issue.
Nearly
60% of all Americans are allergic to at least one of the 10
most common allergens, including dust mites, cats, ragweed
and some forms of fungus and mold.
These can all be found in the home*.
Children
are particularly susceptible to the affects of poor indoor
air quality. Asthma
cases are fastest growing among children under 5 years old
and asthma affects 10-12% of all children ages 5 to 17.
It is triggered or made worse by dust, allergens,
particulate pollution and second-hand smoke, all of which can
be found in the home.
(*Arbes,
S. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology,
August 2005; vol 116; pp 377-383.)
How
can you know if your home is affected by poor indoor air
quality? Look for
these signs*:
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Unusual
and noticeable odors, stale or stuffy air
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Noticeable
lack of air movement
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Dirty
or faulty central heating or air conditioning equipment
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Damaged
flue pipes or chimneys
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Un-vented
combustion air sources for fossil fuel appliances
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Excessive
humidity
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Tightly
constructed or remodeled home
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Presence
of molds and mildew
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Health
reaction after remodeling, weatherizing, using new
furniture, use of household or hobby products, or moving
into a new home
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Feeling
noticeably healthier outside the home
(*http://www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/hazards.htm#signs)
If
any of these conditions exist, then your home air quality is
in need of improvement!
What
can be done to solve the indoor air quality problem in your
home that fits into your lifestyle and is a cost-effective,
ongoing solution to the problem?
Critical
Steps: Ventilation, Humidity and Temperature Control
In
our region, central cooling often causes us to rely on the
heating and cooling system to re-circulate the air in the
home. Fresh air
is no longer introduced through windows.
Moisture, contamination and thermal control problems
result. Improvements
in the HVAC system address all three problems:
- Have
the HVAC system inspected and cleaned to ensure proper
function
- Install
a programmable thermostat
- Consider
installing a humidification and dehumidification system
- Measure
ventilation and install a ventilation upgrade into te
existing HVAC system
The Next Step: Filtration and Decontamination
The
effectiveness of these three measures can be further enhanced
with the use of whole-house filtration and decontamination.
Data from the American Thoracic Society suggests that
the use of high-efficiency filters, including HEPA filters,
remove upwards of 60-90% of the small particles from the air.
The removal of these lung irritants was associated
with improved cardio-vascular function, a particular concern
among the elderly. Finally, research has shown conclusively
that control of microscopic organisms (mold, bacteria) within
the HVAC system is the most effective way to maintain the
system's efficiency and cleanliness while reducing biological
contamination of the air you breathe.
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Install
a filtration
system that extracts these particles.
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Consider
installing AtmosAir Purification System, an
all-natural airborne ionization system that removes
spores, ultra-fine particles, other contaminants and the
associated odor from the air.
We
at Argent Heating and Cooling believe that your indoor
comfort solutions should include clean air purification,
filtration and abatement solutions that improve the quality
of your indoor air, because our customers deserve to
breathe cleaner, healthier air.
Please call us today so that we can assist you with
your Indoor Air Quality needs.
Enclosed
please find information on these products as well as money
saving offers.
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